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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 555.75 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 555.75 and 216.54 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 555.75 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/555.75 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 555.75 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 120,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,342.11/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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