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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 549.33 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 549.33 and 298.68 is: 448.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 549.33 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/549.33 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 549.33 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 164,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,073.88/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.07

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