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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 549.33 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 549.33 and 236.82 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 549.33 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/549.33 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 549.33 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 130,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,094.83/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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