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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.34, 555.33 and 216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.34, 555.33 and 216.31 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.34 : 555.33 = 216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.34/555.33 = 216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.34x = 555.33 × 216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.34x = 120,122.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,122.04/370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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