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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 549.14 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 549.14 and 203.85 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 549.14 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/549.14 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 549.14 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 111,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,941.17/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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