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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.23, 551.31 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.23, 551.31 and 205.03 is: 307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.23 : 551.31 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.23/551.31 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.23x = 551.31 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.23x = 113,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,035.01/367.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.80

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