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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 551.90 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 551.90 and 211.84 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 551.90 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/551.90 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 551.90 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 116,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,914.50/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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