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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.81, 548.58 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.81, 548.58 and 122.28 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.81 : 548.58 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.81/548.58 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.81x = 548.58 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.81x = 67,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,078.08/365.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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