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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 552.81 and 206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 552.81 and 206.03 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 552.81 = 206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/552.81 = 206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 552.81 × 206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 113,894.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,894.41/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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