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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 550.80 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 550.80 and 202.68 is: 304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 550.80 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/550.80 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 550.80 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 111,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,636.14/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.02

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