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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.94, 550.02 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.94, 550.02 and 236.88 is: 355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.94 : 550.02 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.94/550.02 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.94x = 550.02 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.94x = 130,288.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,288.74/366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.07

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