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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 505.96 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 505.96 and 211.36 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 505.96 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/505.96 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 505.96 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 106,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,939.71/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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