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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 508.36 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 508.36 and 208.93 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 508.36 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/508.36 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 508.36 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 106,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,212.33/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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