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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.51, 547.66 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.51, 547.66 and 211.41 is: 316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.51 : 547.66 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.51/547.66 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.51x = 547.66 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.51x = 115,781.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,781.06/365.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.76

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