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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 548.79 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 548.79 and 212.02 is: 317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 548.79 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/548.79 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 548.79 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 116,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,354.46/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.98

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