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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.84, 552.56 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.84, 552.56 and 206.64 is: 309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.84 : 552.56 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.84/552.56 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.84x = 552.56 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.84x = 114,181.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,181.00/368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.57

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