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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.91, 549.56 and 212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.91, 549.56 and 212.15 is: 318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.91 : 549.56 = 212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.91/549.56 = 212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.91x = 549.56 × 212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.91x = 116,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,586.94/365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.62

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