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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.55, 551.34 and 213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.55, 551.34 and 213.36 is: 320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.55 : 551.34 = 213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.55/551.34 = 213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.55x = 551.34 × 213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.55x = 117,634.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,634.29/367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.05

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