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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 549.36 and 238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 549.36 and 238.24 is: 357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 549.36 = 238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/549.36 = 238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 549.36 × 238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 130,879.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,879.53/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.20

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