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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 551.72 and 221.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 551.72 and 221.62 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 551.72 = 221.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/551.72 = 221.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 551.72 × 221.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 122,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,272.19/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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