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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.36, 553.23 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.36, 553.23 and 206.55 is: 309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.36 : 553.23 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.36/553.23 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.36x = 553.23 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.36x = 114,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,269.66/369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.37

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