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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.33, 508.30 and 202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.33, 508.30 and 202.55 is: 279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.33 : 508.30 = 202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.33/508.30 = 202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.33x = 508.30 × 202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.33x = 102,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,953.62/368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.52

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