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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.18, 549.33 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.18, 549.33 and 244.86 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.18 : 549.33 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.18/549.33 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.18x = 549.33 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.18x = 134,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,508.94/367.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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