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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.13, 548.28 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.13, 548.28 and 244.02 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.13 : 548.28 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.13/548.28 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.13x = 548.28 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.13x = 133,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,793.34/366.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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