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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.45, 552.19 and 214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.45, 552.19 and 214.55 is: 321.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.45 : 552.19 = 214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.45/552.19 = 214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.45x = 552.19 × 214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.45x = 118,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,472.36/368.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.54

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