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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.43, 552.62 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.43, 552.62 and 204.22 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.43 : 552.62 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.43/552.62 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.43x = 552.62 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.43x = 112,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,856.06/368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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