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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.68, 548.52 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.68, 548.52 and 244.18 is: 366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.68 : 548.52 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.68/548.52 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.68x = 548.52 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.68x = 133,937.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,937.61/365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.27

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