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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 551.67 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 551.67 and 213.68 is: 320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 551.67 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/551.67 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 551.67 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 117,878.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,878.09/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.26

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