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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 549.40 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 549.40 and 244.98 is: 366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 549.40 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/549.40 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 549.40 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 134,590.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,590.79/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.78

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