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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 552.44 and 206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 552.44 and 206.12 is: 308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 552.44 = 206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/552.44 = 206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 552.44 × 206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 113,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,866.69/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.87

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