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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 556.33 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 556.33 and 206.70 is: 309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 556.33 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/556.33 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 556.33 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 114,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,994.62/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.98

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