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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 548.64 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 548.64 and 183.24 is: 274.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 548.64 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/548.64 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 548.64 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 100,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,532.79/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.77

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