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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.58, 551.55 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.58, 551.55 and 221.37 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.58 : 551.55 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.58/551.55 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.58x = 551.55 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.58x = 122,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,096.62/367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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