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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.49, 548.52 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.49, 548.52 and 221.50 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.49 : 548.52 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.49/548.52 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.49x = 548.52 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.49x = 121,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,497.18/366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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