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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.97, 549.04 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.97, 549.04 and 211.62 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.97 : 549.04 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.97/549.04 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.97x = 549.04 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.97x = 116,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,187.84/365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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