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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 552.20 and 205.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 552.20 and 205.77 is: 308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 552.20 = 205.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/552.20 = 205.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 552.20 × 205.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 113,626.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,626.19/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.77

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