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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.98, 549.42 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.98, 549.42 and 245 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.98 : 549.42 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.98/549.42 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.98x = 549.42 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.98x = 134,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,607.90/366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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