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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.86, 549.48 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.86, 549.48 and 305.30 is: 457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.86 : 549.48 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.86/549.48 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.86x = 549.48 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.86x = 167,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,756.24/366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.28

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