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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 552.82 and 214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 552.82 and 214.51 is: 321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 552.82 = 214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/552.82 = 214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 552.82 × 214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 118,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,585.42/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.33

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