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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.89, 550.41 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.89, 550.41 and 212.94 is: 319.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.89 : 550.41 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.89/550.41 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.89x = 550.41 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.89x = 117,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,204.70/366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.46

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