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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 549.44 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 549.44 and 202.02 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 549.44 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/549.44 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 549.44 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 110,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,995.12/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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