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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 549.86 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 549.86 and 212.43 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 549.86 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/549.86 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 549.86 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 116,804.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,804.17/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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