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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.91, 549.09 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.91, 549.09 and 212.14 is: 318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.91 : 549.09 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.91/549.09 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.91x = 549.09 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.91x = 116,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,483.95/365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.34

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