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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.75, 550.97 and 213.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.75, 550.97 and 213.55 is: 319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.75 : 550.97 = 213.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.75/550.97 = 213.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.75x = 550.97 × 213.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.75x = 117,658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,658.00/367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.94

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