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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.49, 548.19 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.49, 548.19 and 211.50 is: 317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.49 : 548.19 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.49/548.19 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.49x = 548.19 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.49x = 115,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,942.19/365.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.22

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