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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.01, 549.66 and 212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.01, 549.66 and 212.55 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.01 : 549.66 = 212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.01/549.66 = 212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.01x = 549.66 × 212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.01x = 116,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,830.00/367.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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