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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.95, 551.90 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.95, 551.90 and 221.75 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.95 : 551.90 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.95/551.90 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.95x = 551.90 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.95x = 122,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,383.83/367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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