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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.46, 549.70 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.46, 549.70 and 204.02 is: 306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.46 : 549.70 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.46/549.70 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.46x = 549.70 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.46x = 112,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,146.54/366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.03

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