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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 550.08 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 550.08 and 238.32 is: 357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 550.08 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/550.08 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 550.08 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 131,095.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,095.07/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.71

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