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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.94, 550.05 and 204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.94, 550.05 and 204.29 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.94 : 550.05 = 204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.94/550.05 = 204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.94x = 550.05 × 204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.94x = 112,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,369.71/366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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