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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 557.64 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 557.64 and 217.20 is: 325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 557.64 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/557.64 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 557.64 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 121,119.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,119.41/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.91

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