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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 553.12 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 553.12 and 214.40 is: 321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 553.12 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/553.12 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 553.12 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 118,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,588.93/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.83

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