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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 505.29 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 505.29 and 208.80 is: 288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 505.29 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/505.29 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 505.29 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 105,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,504.55/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.12

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