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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 550.51 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 550.51 and 212.29 is: 319.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 550.51 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/550.51 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 550.51 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 116,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,869.06/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.03

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