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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 549.16 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 549.16 and 204.51 is: 306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 549.16 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/549.16 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 549.16 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 112,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,308.71/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.25

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