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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 551.19 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 551.19 and 204.84 is: 307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 551.19 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/551.19 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 551.19 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 112,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,905.76/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.48

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