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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.61, 550.11 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.61, 550.11 and 202.22 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 550.11 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/550.11 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 550.11 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 111,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,243.24/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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