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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.65, 548.88 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.65, 548.88 and 236.39 is: 353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.65 : 548.88 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.65/548.88 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.65x = 548.88 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.65x = 129,751.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,751.11/366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.88

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