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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.19, 547.86 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.19, 547.86 and 211.14 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.19 : 547.86 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.19/547.86 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.19x = 547.86 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.19x = 115,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,675.16/365.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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