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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 549.90 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 549.90 and 236.70 is: 354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 549.90 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/549.90 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 549.90 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 130,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,161.33/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.82

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