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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.20, 552.80 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.20, 552.80 and 204.24 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.20 : 552.80 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.20/552.80 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.20x = 552.80 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.20x = 112,903.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,903.87/369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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