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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.99, 548.11 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.99, 548.11 and 211.59 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.99 : 548.11 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.99/548.11 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.99x = 548.11 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.99x = 115,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,974.59/365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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