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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 550.10 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 550.10 and 212.56 is: 318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 550.10 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/550.10 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 550.10 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 116,929.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,929.26/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.83

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