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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 550.06 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 550.06 and 212.90 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 550.06 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/550.06 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 550.06 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 117,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,104.49/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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