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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.59, 549.33 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.59, 549.33 and 244.42 is: 366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.59 : 549.33 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.59/549.33 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.59x = 549.33 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.59x = 134,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,267.24/366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.26

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