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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.07, 550.69 and 213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.07, 550.69 and 213.13 is: 319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.07 : 550.69 = 213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.07/550.69 = 213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.07x = 550.69 × 213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.07x = 117,367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,367.85/367.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.74

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