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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 549.98 and 212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 549.98 and 212.74 is: 319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 549.98 = 212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/549.98 = 212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 549.98 × 212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 117,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,002.75/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.12

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