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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 549.79 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 549.79 and 208.32 is: 312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 549.79 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/549.79 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 549.79 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 114,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,528.46/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.38

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