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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 550.20 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 550.20 and 204.36 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 550.20 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/550.20 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 550.20 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 112,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,438.87/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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