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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.56, 547.35 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.56, 547.35 and 211.26 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.56 : 547.35 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.56/547.35 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.56x = 547.35 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.56x = 115,633.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,633.16/365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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