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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.40, 550.43 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.40, 550.43 and 213.06 is: 319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.40 : 550.43 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.40/550.43 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.40x = 550.43 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.40x = 117,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,271.77/367.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.19

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