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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 549.24 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 549.24 and 302.48 is: 453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 549.24 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/549.24 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 549.24 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 166,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,134.12/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.72

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