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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 549.62 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 549.62 and 212.28 is: 318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 549.62 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/549.62 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 549.62 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 116,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,673.33/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.47

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