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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.45, 550.69 and 213.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.45, 550.69 and 213.55 is: 320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.45 : 550.69 = 213.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.45/550.69 = 213.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.45x = 550.69 × 213.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.45x = 117,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,599.85/367.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.04

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