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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.57, 549.54 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.57, 549.54 and 236.61 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.57 : 549.54 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.57/549.54 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.57x = 549.54 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.57x = 130,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,026.66/366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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