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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.38, 556.88 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.38, 556.88 and 217.34 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.38 : 556.88 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.38/556.88 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.38x = 556.88 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.38x = 121,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,032.30/371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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