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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.43, 549.24 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.43, 549.24 and 204.07 is: 305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.43 : 549.24 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.43/549.24 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.43x = 549.24 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.43x = 112,083.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,083.41/366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.88

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