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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 502.22 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 502.22 and 206.63 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 502.22 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/502.22 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 502.22 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 103,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,771.21/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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