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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.52, 548.68 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.52, 548.68 and 203.80 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.52 : 548.68 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.52/548.68 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.52x = 548.68 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.52x = 111,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,820.98/366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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