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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 549.36 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 549.36 and 106.32 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 549.36 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/549.36 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 549.36 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 58,407.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,407.96/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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