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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 548.96 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 548.96 and 236.08 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 548.96 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/548.96 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 548.96 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 129,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,598.48/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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