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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 552.08 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 552.08 and 214.13 is: 321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 552.08 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/552.08 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 552.08 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 118,217.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,217.20/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.09

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