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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 549.54 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 549.54 and 212.52 is: 318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 549.54 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/549.54 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 549.54 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 116,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,788.24/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.73

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