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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 548.64 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 548.64 and 237.68 is: 355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 548.64 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/548.64 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 548.64 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 130,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,400.76/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.97

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