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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 552.96 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 552.96 and 206.46 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 552.96 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/552.96 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 552.96 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 114,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,164.12/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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