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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 546.48 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 546.48 and 211.32 is: 316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 546.48 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/546.48 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 546.48 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 115,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,482.15/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.15

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