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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 548.19 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 548.19 and 212.40 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 548.19 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/548.19 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 548.19 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 116,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,435.56/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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