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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 549.30 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 549.30 and 236.42 is: 354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 549.30 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/549.30 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 549.30 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 129,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,865.51/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.55

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