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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 556.10 and 214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 556.10 and 214.67 is: 321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 556.10 = 214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/556.10 = 214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 556.10 × 214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 119,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,377.99/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.95

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