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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 551.28 and 221.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 551.28 and 221.79 is: 332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 551.28 = 221.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/551.28 = 221.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 551.28 × 221.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 122,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,268.39/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.24

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