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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.83, 549.02 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.83, 549.02 and 211.88 is: 317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.83 : 549.02 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.83/549.02 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.83x = 549.02 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.83x = 116,328.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,328.26/365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.99

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