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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 555.48 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 555.48 and 216.96 is: 324.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 555.48 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/555.48 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 555.48 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 120,516.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,516.94/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.49

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