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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.43, 551.29 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.43, 551.29 and 221.46 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.43 : 551.29 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.43/551.29 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.43x = 551.29 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.43x = 122,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,088.68/367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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