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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.91, 550.52 and 212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.91, 550.52 and 212.91 is: 319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.91 : 550.52 = 212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.91/550.52 = 212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.91x = 550.52 × 212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.91x = 117,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,208.88/366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.45

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