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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 551.22 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 551.22 and 205.12 is: 307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 551.22 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/551.22 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 551.22 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 113,066.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,066.25/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.68

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