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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.91, 550.23 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.91, 550.23 and 212.88 is: 319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.91 : 550.23 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.91/550.23 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.91x = 550.23 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.91x = 117,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,130.21/366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.23

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