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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.01, 548.21 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.01, 548.21 and 183.08 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.01 : 548.21 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.01/548.21 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.01x = 548.21 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.01x = 100,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,368.12/366.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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