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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 549.62 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 549.62 and 204.21 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 549.62 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/549.62 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 549.62 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 112,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,237.90/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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