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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 505.60 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 505.60 and 211.16 is: 291.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 505.60 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/505.60 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 505.60 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 106,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,762.50/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.38

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