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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.32, 548.13 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.32, 548.13 and 221.14 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.32 : 548.13 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.32/548.13 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.32x = 548.13 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.32x = 121,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,213.47/365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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