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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.77, 551.58 and 213.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.77, 551.58 and 213.99 is: 320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.77 : 551.58 = 213.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.77/551.58 = 213.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.77x = 551.58 × 213.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.77x = 118,035.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,035.48/367.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.95

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