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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.22, 549.22 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.22, 549.22 and 181.02 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.22 : 549.22 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.22/549.22 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.22x = 549.22 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.22x = 99,419.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,419.80/366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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