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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.86, 549.30 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.86, 549.30 and 243.62 is: 364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.86 : 549.30 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.86/549.30 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.86x = 549.30 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.86x = 133,820.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,820.47/366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.77

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