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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.21, 549.65 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.21, 549.65 and 204.40 is: 305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.21 : 549.65 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.21/549.65 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.21x = 549.65 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.21x = 112,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,347.44/367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.95

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