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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 505.91 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 505.91 and 209.22 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 505.91 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/505.91 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 505.91 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 105,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,845.12/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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