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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.30, 552.27 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.30, 552.27 and 214.28 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 552.27 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/552.27 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 552.27 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 118,340.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,340.42/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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