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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.90, 555.27 and 216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.90, 555.27 and 216.35 is: 323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.90 : 555.27 = 216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.90/555.27 = 216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.90x = 555.27 × 216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.90x = 120,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,132.66/370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.90

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