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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.47, 505.74 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.47, 505.74 and 211.25 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.47 : 505.74 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.47/505.74 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.47x = 505.74 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.47x = 106,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,837.58/366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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