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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.81, 550.36 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.81, 550.36 and 237.06 is: 355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.81 : 550.36 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.81/550.36 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.81x = 550.36 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.81x = 130,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,467.75/366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.68

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