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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 553.17 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 553.17 and 206.16 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 553.17 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/553.17 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 553.17 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 114,041.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,041.53/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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