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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.02, 556.34 and 216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.02, 556.34 and 216.99 is: 325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.02 : 556.34 = 216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.02/556.34 = 216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.02x = 556.34 × 216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.02x = 120,719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,719.83/371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.38

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