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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 507.82 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 507.82 and 202.22 is: 279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 507.82 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/507.82 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 507.82 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 102,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,691.36/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.05

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