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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.89, 547.45 and 211.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.89, 547.45 and 211.89 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.89 : 547.45 = 211.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.89/547.45 = 211.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.89x = 547.45 × 211.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.89x = 115,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,999.18/365.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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