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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 552.48 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 552.48 and 214.32 is: 321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 552.48 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/552.48 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 552.48 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 118,407.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,407.51/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.69

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