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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 505.53 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 505.53 and 211.15 is: 291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 505.53 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/505.53 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 505.53 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 106,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,742.66/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.33

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