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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 552.32 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 552.32 and 185.52 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 552.32 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/552.32 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 552.32 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 102,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,466.41/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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