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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.99, 549.68 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.99, 549.68 and 204.32 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.99 : 549.68 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.99/549.68 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.99x = 549.68 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.99x = 112,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,306.85/366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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