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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.35, 552.39 and 214.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.35, 552.39 and 214.31 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.35 : 552.39 = 214.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.35/552.39 = 214.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.35x = 552.39 × 214.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.35x = 118,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,383.28/368.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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