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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.23, 557.33 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.23, 557.33 and 217.28 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.23 : 557.33 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.23/557.33 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.23x = 557.33 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.23x = 121,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,098.19/371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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