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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.96, 549.04 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.96, 549.04 and 211.80 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.96 : 549.04 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.96/549.04 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.96x = 549.04 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.96x = 116,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,286.67/365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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