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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.96, 548.32 and 221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.96, 548.32 and 221.38 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.96 : 548.32 = 221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.96/548.32 = 221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.96x = 548.32 × 221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.96x = 121,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,384.34/365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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