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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 549.08 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 549.08 and 212.01 is: 317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 549.08 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/549.08 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 549.08 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 116,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,409.39/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.59

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