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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 549.60 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 549.60 and 204.24 is: 306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 549.60 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/549.60 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 549.60 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 112,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,250.30/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.09

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