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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.45, 550.87 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.45, 550.87 and 221.04 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.45 : 550.87 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.45/550.87 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.45x = 550.87 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.45x = 121,763.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,763.75/367.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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