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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.70, 548.70 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.70, 548.70 and 245.20 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.70 : 548.70 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.70/548.70 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.70x = 548.70 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.70x = 134,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,541.24/366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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