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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.33, 552.32 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.33, 552.32 and 214.30 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.33 : 552.32 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.33/552.32 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.33x = 552.32 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.33x = 118,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,358.88/368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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