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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 548.46 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 548.46 and 237.50 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 548.46 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/548.46 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 548.46 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 130,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,259.25/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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