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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.86, 550.38 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.86, 550.38 and 244.82 is: 367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.86 : 550.38 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.86/550.38 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.86x = 550.38 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.86x = 134,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,744.03/366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.29

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