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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.26, 548.86 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.26, 548.86 and 212.22 is: 318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.26 : 548.86 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.26/548.86 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.26x = 548.86 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.26x = 116,479.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,479.07/366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.02

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