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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 552.83 and 206.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 552.83 and 206.21 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 552.83 = 206.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/552.83 = 206.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 552.83 × 206.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 113,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,999.43/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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