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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.81, 549.93 and 212.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.81, 549.93 and 212.57 is: 318.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.81 : 549.93 = 212.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.81/549.93 = 212.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.81x = 549.93 × 212.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.81x = 116,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,898.62/366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.69

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