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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.45, 547.70 and 211.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.45, 547.70 and 211.55 is: 317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.45 : 547.70 = 211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.45/547.70 = 211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.45x = 547.70 × 211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.45x = 115,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,862.14/365.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.04

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