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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.37, 549.56 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.37, 549.56 and 205.08 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.37 : 549.56 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.37/549.56 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.37x = 549.56 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.37x = 112,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,703.76/366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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