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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.05, 548.14 and 242.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.05, 548.14 and 242.27 is: 362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.05 : 548.14 = 242.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.05/548.14 = 242.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.05x = 548.14 × 242.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.05x = 132,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,796.67/366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.78

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