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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 551.07 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 551.07 and 213.44 is: 319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 551.07 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/551.07 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 551.07 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 117,617.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,617.63/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.84

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