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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 553.13 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 553.13 and 206.46 is: 309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 553.13 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/553.13 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 553.13 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 114,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,198.19/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.77

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