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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.79, 555.92 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.79, 555.92 and 214.40 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.79 : 555.92 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.79/555.92 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.79x = 555.92 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.79x = 119,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,186.94/370.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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