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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 550.37 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 550.37 and 236.39 is: 355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 550.37 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/550.37 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 550.37 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 130,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,099.80/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.15

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