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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 551.72 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 551.72 and 213.64 is: 320.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 551.72 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/551.72 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 551.72 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 117,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,869.46/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.52

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