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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.14, 551.48 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.14, 551.48 and 221.93 is: 332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.14 : 551.48 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.14/551.48 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.14x = 551.48 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.14x = 122,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,389.95/368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.45

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