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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.70, 549.98 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.70, 549.98 and 306.22 is: 459.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.70 : 549.98 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.70/549.98 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.70x = 549.98 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.70x = 168,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,414.88/366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.27

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