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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.77, 552.98 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.77, 552.98 and 214.74 is: 322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.77 : 552.98 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.77/552.98 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.77x = 552.98 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.77x = 118,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,745.62/368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.01

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