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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 548.39 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 548.39 and 211.49 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 548.39 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/548.39 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 548.39 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 115,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,975.20/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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