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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 548.40 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 548.40 and 242.70 is: 363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 548.40 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/548.40 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 548.40 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 133,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,096.68/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.34

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