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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 549.38 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 549.38 and 183.46 is: 275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 549.38 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/549.38 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 549.38 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 100,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,789.25/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.20

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