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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.33, 548.64 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.33, 548.64 and 183.15 is: 274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.33 : 548.64 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.33/548.64 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.33x = 548.64 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.33x = 100,483.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,483.42/366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.30

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