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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.31, 553.47 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.31, 553.47 and 206.68 is: 309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.31 : 553.47 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.31/553.47 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.31x = 553.47 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.31x = 114,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,391.18/369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.74

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