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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 549.66 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 549.66 and 236.66 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 549.66 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/549.66 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 549.66 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 130,082.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,082.54/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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