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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 553.64 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 553.64 and 206.32 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 553.64 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/553.64 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 553.64 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 114,227.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,227.00/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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