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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 548.58 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 548.58 and 244.36 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 548.58 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/548.58 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 548.58 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 134,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,051.01/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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