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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.65, 548.02 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.65, 548.02 and 211.64 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.65 : 548.02 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.65/548.02 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.65x = 548.02 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.65x = 115,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,982.95/365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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