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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 553.68 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 553.68 and 206.98 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 553.68 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/553.68 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 553.68 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 114,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,599.30/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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