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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.21, 508.17 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.21, 508.17 and 202.46 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.21 : 508.17 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.21/508.17 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.21x = 508.17 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.21x = 102,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,884.10/368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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