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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.96, 551.64 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.96, 551.64 and 213.88 is: 320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.96 : 551.64 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.96/551.64 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.96x = 551.64 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.96x = 117,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,984.76/367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.65

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