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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 550.22 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 550.22 and 212.63 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 550.22 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/550.22 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 550.22 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 116,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,993.28/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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