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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 552.27 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 552.27 and 206.15 is: 308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 552.27 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/552.27 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 552.27 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 113,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,850.46/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.57

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