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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.23, 505.38 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.23, 505.38 and 200.44 is: 276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.23 : 505.38 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.23/505.38 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.23x = 505.38 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.23x = 101,295.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,295.84/366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.59

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