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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 549.08 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 549.08 and 201.44 is: 301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 549.08 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/549.08 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 549.08 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 110,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,606.68/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.87

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