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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 551.52 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 551.52 and 221.67 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 551.52 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/551.52 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 551.52 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 122,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,255.44/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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