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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 505.56 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 505.56 and 211.08 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 505.56 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/505.56 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 505.56 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 106,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,713.60/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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