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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.43, 551.12 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.43, 551.12 and 203.22 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.43 : 551.12 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.43/551.12 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.43x = 551.12 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.43x = 111,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,998.61/367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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