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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 555.38 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 555.38 and 216.33 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 555.38 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/555.38 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 555.38 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 120,145.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,145.36/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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