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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 555.66 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 555.66 and 216.52 is: 324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 555.66 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/555.66 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 555.66 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 120,310.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,310.11/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.91

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