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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 550.80 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 550.80 and 239.04 is: 359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 550.80 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/550.80 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 550.80 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 131,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,663.23/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.26

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