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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.27, 552.22 and 205.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.27, 552.22 and 205.91 is: 308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.27 : 552.22 = 205.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.27/552.22 = 205.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.27x = 552.22 × 205.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.27x = 113,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,707.62/368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.76

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