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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.65, 549.98 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.65, 549.98 and 204.21 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.65 : 549.98 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.65/549.98 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.65x = 549.98 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.65x = 112,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,310.39/366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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