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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 550.50 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 550.50 and 205.14 is: 307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 550.50 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/550.50 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 550.50 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 112,929.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,929.57/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.44

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