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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 550.70 and 221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 550.70 and 221.30 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 550.70 = 221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/550.70 = 221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 550.70 × 221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 121,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,869.91/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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