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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 551.38 and 221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 551.38 and 221.86 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 551.38 = 221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/551.38 = 221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 551.38 × 221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 122,328.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,328.01/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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