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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 555.81 and 216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 555.81 and 216.89 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 555.81 = 216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/555.81 = 216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 555.81 × 216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 120,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,552.47/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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