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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.84, 553.50 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.84, 553.50 and 206.66 is: 310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.84 : 553.50 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.84/553.50 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.84x = 553.50 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.84x = 114,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,386.31/368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.12

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