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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.23, 549.38 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.23, 549.38 and 106.22 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.23 : 549.38 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.23/549.38 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.23x = 549.38 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.23x = 58,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,356.78/366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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