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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 550.82 and 204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 550.82 and 204.59 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 550.82 = 204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/550.82 = 204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 550.82 × 204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 112,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,692.26/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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