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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.59, 548 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.59, 548 and 211.82 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.59 : 548 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.59/548 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.59x = 548 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.59x = 116,077.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,077.36/365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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