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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 548.94 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 548.94 and 221.72 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 548.94 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/548.94 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 548.94 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 121,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,710.98/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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