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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 548.64 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 548.64 and 203.94 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 548.64 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/548.64 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 548.64 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 111,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,889.64/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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