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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.24, 552.47 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.24, 552.47 and 214.14 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.24 : 552.47 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.24/552.47 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.24x = 552.47 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.24x = 118,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,305.93/368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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