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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.88, 550.72 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.88, 550.72 and 204.88 is: 307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.88 : 550.72 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.88/550.72 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.88x = 550.72 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.88x = 112,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,831.51/366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.54

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