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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 548.34 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 548.34 and 221.56 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 548.34 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/548.34 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 548.34 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 121,490.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,490.21/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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