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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 550.44 and 212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 550.44 and 212.91 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 550.44 = 212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/550.44 = 212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 550.44 × 212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 117,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,194.18/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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