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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 550.31 and 202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 550.31 and 202.52 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 550.31 = 202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/550.31 = 202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 550.31 × 202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 111,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,445.02/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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