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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 549.15 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 549.15 and 236.42 is: 354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 549.15 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/549.15 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 549.15 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 129,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,827.30/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.41

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