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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 549.66 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 549.66 and 204.09 is: 306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 549.66 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/549.66 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 549.66 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 112,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,180.11/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.24

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