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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 505.18 and 208.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 505.18 and 208.70 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 505.18 = 208.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/505.18 = 208.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 505.18 × 208.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 105,431.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,431.07/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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