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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.23, 555.16 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.23, 555.16 and 216.19 is: 324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.23 : 555.16 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.23/555.16 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.23x = 555.16 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.23x = 120,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,020.04/370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.18

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