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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.61, 549.05 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.61, 549.05 and 212.21 is: 317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 549.05 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/549.05 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 549.05 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 116,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,513.90/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.81

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