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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.20, 552.90 and 204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.20, 552.90 and 204.41 is: 306.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.20 : 552.90 = 204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.20/552.90 = 204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.20x = 552.90 × 204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.20x = 113,015.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,015.52/369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.11

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