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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 548.74 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 548.74 and 236.09 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 548.74 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/548.74 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 548.74 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 129,552.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,552.03/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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