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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 569.60 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 569.60 and 206.32 is: 309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 569.60 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/569.60 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 569.60 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 117,519.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,519.87/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.20

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