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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 550.48 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 550.48 and 212.88 is: 319.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 550.48 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/550.48 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 550.48 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 117,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,186.18/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.34

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