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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.47, 505.55 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.47, 505.55 and 211.13 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.47 : 505.55 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.47/505.55 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.47x = 505.55 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.47x = 106,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,733.19/366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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