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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.69, 549.71 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.69, 549.71 and 236.79 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.69 : 549.71 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.69/549.71 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.69x = 549.71 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.69x = 130,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,166.42/366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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