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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.24, 549.98 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.24, 549.98 and 212.84 is: 318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.24 : 549.98 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.24/549.98 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.24x = 549.98 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.24x = 117,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,057.74/367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.75

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