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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 556.52 and 216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 556.52 and 216.91 is: 325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 556.52 = 216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/556.52 = 216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 556.52 × 216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 120,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,714.75/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.45

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