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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 548.60 and 242.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 548.60 and 242.69 is: 363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 548.60 = 242.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/548.60 = 242.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 548.60 × 242.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 133,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,135.78/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.60

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