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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 552.06 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 552.06 and 205.92 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 552.06 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/552.06 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 552.06 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 113,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,680.20/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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