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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 552.24 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 552.24 and 214.25 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 552.24 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/552.24 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 552.24 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 118,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,314.66/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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