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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 548.52 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 548.52 and 244.05 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 548.52 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/548.52 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 548.52 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 133,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,866.31/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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