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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.21, 552.21 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.21, 552.21 and 108.22 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.21 : 552.21 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.21/552.21 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.21x = 552.21 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.21x = 59,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760.86/368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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