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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.12, 547.23 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.12, 547.23 and 210.74 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.12 : 547.23 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.12/547.23 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.12x = 547.23 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.12x = 115,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,323.25/365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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