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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.22, 551.07 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.22, 551.07 and 205.02 is: 307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.22 : 551.07 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.22/551.07 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.22x = 551.07 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.22x = 112,980.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,980.37/367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.66

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