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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 551.81 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 551.81 and 221.94 is: 332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 551.81 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/551.81 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 551.81 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 122,469.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,469.27/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.79

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