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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 549.71 and 213.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 549.71 and 213.02 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 549.71 = 213.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/549.71 = 213.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 549.71 × 213.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 117,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,099.22/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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