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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 551.12 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 551.12 and 221.24 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 551.12 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/551.12 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 551.12 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 121,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,929.79/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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