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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.66, 551.36 and 213.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.66, 551.36 and 213.63 is: 320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.66 : 551.36 = 213.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.66/551.36 = 213.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.66x = 551.36 × 213.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.66x = 117,783.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,783.21/367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.36

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