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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.33, 549.38 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.33, 549.38 and 201.74 is: 302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.33 : 549.38 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.33/549.38 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.33x = 549.38 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.33x = 110,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,828.54/366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.54

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