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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 549.23 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 549.23 and 122.81 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 549.23 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/549.23 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 549.23 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 67,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,447.58/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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