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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 554.82 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 554.82 and 216.33 is: 324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 554.82 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/554.82 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 554.82 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 120,024.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,024.21/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.15

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