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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.54, 549.69 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.54, 549.69 and 213.06 is: 318.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.54 : 549.69 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.54/549.69 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.54x = 549.69 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.54x = 117,118.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,118.21/367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.66

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