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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.13, 551.53 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.13, 551.53 and 213.93 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.13 : 551.53 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.13/551.53 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.13x = 551.53 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.13x = 117,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,988.81/368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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