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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.25, 549.51 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.25, 549.51 and 221.07 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 549.51 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/549.51 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 549.51 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 121,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,480.18/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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