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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.22, 549.45 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.22, 549.45 and 270.22 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.22 : 549.45 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.22/549.45 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.22x = 549.45 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.22x = 148,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,472.38/366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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