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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 551.43 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 551.43 and 213.93 is: 320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 551.43 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/551.43 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 551.43 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 117,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,967.42/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.48

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