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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.81, 550.19 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.81, 550.19 and 212.64 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.81 : 550.19 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.81/550.19 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.81x = 550.19 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.81x = 116,993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,993.37/366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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