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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 551.67 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 551.67 and 221.54 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 551.67 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/551.67 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 551.67 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 122,214.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,214.21/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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