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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 553.64 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 553.64 and 206.28 is: 309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 553.64 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/553.64 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 553.64 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 114,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,203.83/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.87

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