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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 552.54 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 552.54 and 214.52 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 552.54 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/552.54 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 552.54 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 118,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,530.88/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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