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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.86, 551.28 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.86, 551.28 and 204.68 is: 307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.86 : 551.28 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.86/551.28 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.86x = 551.28 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.86x = 112,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,835.99/366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.57

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