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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.74, 548 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.74, 548 and 211.44 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.74 : 548 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.74/548 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.74x = 548 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.74x = 115,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,869.12/365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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