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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 555.59 and 216.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 555.59 and 216.49 is: 324.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 555.59 = 216.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/555.59 = 216.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 555.59 × 216.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 120,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,278.66/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.63

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