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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 552.95 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 552.95 and 214.75 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 552.95 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/552.95 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 552.95 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 118,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,747.04/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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