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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 505.36 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 505.36 and 211 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 505.36 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/505.36 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 505.36 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 106,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,630.96/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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