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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 549.92 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 549.92 and 212.08 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 549.92 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/549.92 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 549.92 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 116,627.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,627.03/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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