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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 548.88 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 548.88 and 204.64 is: 306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 548.88 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/548.88 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 548.88 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 112,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,322.80/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.22

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