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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.11, 550.80 and 212.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.11, 550.80 and 212.81 is: 319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.11 : 550.80 = 212.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.11/550.80 = 212.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.11x = 550.80 × 212.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.11x = 117,212.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,212.99/367.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.29

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