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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 549.60 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 549.60 and 204.39 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 549.60 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/549.60 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 549.60 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 112,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,332.74/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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