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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.20, 551.22 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.20, 551.22 and 213.76 is: 320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.20 : 551.22 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.20/551.22 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.20x = 551.22 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.20x = 117,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,828.79/368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.01

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