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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.98, 549.39 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.98, 549.39 and 204.44 is: 306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.98 : 549.39 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.98/549.39 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.98x = 549.39 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.98x = 112,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,317.29/366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.06

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