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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.41, 549.71 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.41, 549.71 and 204.20 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.41 : 549.71 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.41/549.71 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.41x = 549.71 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.41x = 112,251.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,251.14/366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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