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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 548.33 and 311.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 548.33 and 311.13 is: 465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 548.33 = 311.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/548.33 = 311.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 548.33 × 311.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 170,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,600.36/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.97

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