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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.18, 549.26 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.18, 549.26 and 308.22 is: 461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.18 : 549.26 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.18/549.26 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.18x = 549.26 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.18x = 169,292.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,292.56/367.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.06

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