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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 551.61 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 551.61 and 214.04 is: 320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 551.61 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/551.61 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 551.61 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 118,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,067.98/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.36

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