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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.70, 554.55 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.70, 554.55 and 216.71 is: 325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.70 : 554.55 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.70/554.55 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.70x = 554.55 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.70x = 120,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,175.02/369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.06

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