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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.35, 548.10 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.35, 548.10 and 308.66 is: 461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.35 : 548.10 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.35/548.10 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.35x = 548.10 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.35x = 169,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,173.81/366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.79

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