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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.67, 552.02 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.67, 552.02 and 221.64 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.67 : 552.02 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.67/552.02 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.67x = 552.02 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.67x = 122,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,348.60/367.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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