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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.24, 508.17 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.24, 508.17 and 202.46 is: 279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.24 : 508.17 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.24/508.17 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.24x = 508.17 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.24x = 102,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,882.98/368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.39

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