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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.13, 548.11 and 221.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.13, 548.11 and 221.41 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.13 : 548.11 = 221.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.13/548.11 = 221.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.13x = 548.11 × 221.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.13x = 121,357.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,357.04/366.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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