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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 550.36 and 237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 550.36 and 237.10 is: 355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 550.36 = 237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/550.36 = 237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 550.36 × 237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 130,490.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,490.36/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.66

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