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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 551.84 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 551.84 and 221.55 is: 332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 551.84 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/551.84 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 551.84 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 122,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,259.04/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.45

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