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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 548.67 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 548.67 and 212.22 is: 318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 548.67 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/548.67 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 548.67 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 116,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,439.54/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.21

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