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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.22, 550.16 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.22, 550.16 and 212.52 is: 319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.22 : 550.16 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.22/550.16 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.22x = 550.16 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.22x = 116,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,921.80/366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.27

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