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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 556.77 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 556.77 and 217.32 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 556.77 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/556.77 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 556.77 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 120,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,997.26/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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