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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 549.30 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 549.30 and 244.80 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 549.30 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/549.30 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 549.30 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 134,468.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,468.64/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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