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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.45, 549.06 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.45, 549.06 and 204.04 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.45 : 549.06 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.45/549.06 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.45x = 549.06 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.45x = 112,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,030.20/366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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