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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.82, 548.72 and 211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.82, 548.72 and 211.65 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.82 : 548.72 = 211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.82/548.72 = 211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.82x = 548.72 × 211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.82x = 116,136.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,136.59/365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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