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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.53, 549.13 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.53, 549.13 and 211.84 is: 318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.53 : 549.13 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.53/549.13 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.53x = 549.13 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.53x = 116,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,327.70/365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.24

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