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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 551.76 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 551.76 and 205.84 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 551.76 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/551.76 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 551.76 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 113,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,574.28/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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