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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 551.88 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 551.88 and 221.56 is: 332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 551.88 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/551.88 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 551.88 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 122,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,273.15/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.42

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