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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 549.90 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 549.90 and 204.66 is: 306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 549.90 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/549.90 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 549.90 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 112,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,542.53/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.79

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