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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 505.56 and 208.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 505.56 and 208.99 is: 288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 505.56 = 208.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/505.56 = 208.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 505.56 × 208.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 105,656.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,656.98/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.40

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