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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.14, 548.71 and 212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.14, 548.71 and 212.15 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.14 : 548.71 = 212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.14/548.71 = 212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.14x = 548.71 × 212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.14x = 116,408.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,408.83/366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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