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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.22, 505.35 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.22, 505.35 and 208.84 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.22 : 505.35 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.22/505.35 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.22x = 505.35 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.22x = 105,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,534.97/366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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