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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 556.83 and 217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 556.83 and 217.31 is: 325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 556.83 = 217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/556.83 = 217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 556.83 × 217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 121,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,003.34/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.85

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