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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 555.36 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 555.36 and 216.34 is: 324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 555.36 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/555.36 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 555.36 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 120,146.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,146.58/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.41

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