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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.47, 550.33 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.47, 550.33 and 205.07 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.47 : 550.33 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.47/550.33 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.47x = 550.33 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.47x = 112,852.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,852.91/367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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