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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 552.46 and 205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 552.46 and 205.86 is: 309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 552.46 = 205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/552.46 = 205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 552.46 × 205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 113,729.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,729.42/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.01

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