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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 548.99 and 212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 548.99 and 212.31 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 548.99 = 212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/548.99 = 212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 548.99 × 212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 116,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,553.85/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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