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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.19, 552.69 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.19, 552.69 and 214.29 is: 321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.19 : 552.69 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.19/552.69 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.19x = 552.69 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.19x = 118,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,435.94/368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.67

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