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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 549.68 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 549.68 and 204.21 is: 306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 549.68 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/549.68 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 549.68 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 112,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,249.13/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.37

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