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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 551.56 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 551.56 and 221.96 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 551.56 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/551.56 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 551.56 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 122,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,424.26/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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