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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.73, 549.36 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.73, 549.36 and 212.56 is: 318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.73 : 549.36 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.73/549.36 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.73x = 549.36 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.73x = 116,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,771.96/366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.41

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