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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.62, 550.06 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.62, 550.06 and 204.08 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.62 : 550.06 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.62/550.06 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.62x = 550.06 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.62x = 112,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,256.24/366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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