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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.53, 552.80 and 206.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.53, 552.80 and 206.29 is: 309.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.53 : 552.80 = 206.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.53/552.80 = 206.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.53x = 552.80 × 206.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.53x = 114,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,036.08/368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.44

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