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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.47, 550.33 and 212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.47, 550.33 and 212.93 is: 318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.47 : 550.33 = 212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.47/550.33 = 212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.47x = 550.33 × 212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.47x = 117,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,177.95/367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.88

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