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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.84, 548.82 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.84, 548.82 and 122.31 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.84 : 548.82 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.84/548.82 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.84x = 548.82 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.84x = 67,126.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,126.17/365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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