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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 550.33 and 212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 550.33 and 212.83 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 550.33 = 212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/550.33 = 212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 550.33 × 212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 117,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,124.83/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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