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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 551.73 and 213.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 551.73 and 213.81 is: 320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 551.73 = 213.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/551.73 = 213.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 551.73 × 213.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 117,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,965.39/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.78

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