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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.72, 551.68 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.72, 551.68 and 203.22 is: 304.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.72 : 551.68 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.72/551.68 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.72x = 551.68 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.72x = 112,111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,111.90/367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.89

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