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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.09, 551.35 and 221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.09, 551.35 and 221.38 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.09 : 551.35 = 221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.09/551.35 = 221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.09x = 551.35 × 221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.09x = 122,055.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,055.11/368.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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