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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.41, 551.27 and 213.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.41, 551.27 and 213.41 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.41 : 551.27 = 213.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.41/551.27 = 213.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.41x = 551.27 × 213.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.41x = 117,643.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,643.77/367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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