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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.55, 549.97 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.55, 549.97 and 221.39 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.55 : 549.97 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.55/549.97 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.55x = 549.97 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.55x = 121,757.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,757.86/367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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