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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 548.22 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 548.22 and 212.02 is: 317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 548.22 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/548.22 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 548.22 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 116,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,231.84/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.29

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