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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 548.96 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 548.96 and 237.90 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 548.96 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/548.96 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 548.96 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 130,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,597.58/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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