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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.47, 551.34 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.47, 551.34 and 205.11 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.47 : 551.34 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.47/551.34 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.47x = 551.34 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.47x = 113,085.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,085.35/367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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