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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 552.78 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 552.78 and 214.71 is: 321.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 552.78 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/552.78 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 552.78 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 118,687.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,687.39/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.54

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