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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 554.37 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 554.37 and 216.18 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 554.37 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/554.37 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 554.37 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 119,843.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,843.71/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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