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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.69, 551.94 and 213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.69, 551.94 and 213.79 is: 320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.69 : 551.94 = 213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.69/551.94 = 213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.69x = 551.94 × 213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.69x = 117,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,999.25/367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.92

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