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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 556.47 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 556.47 and 217.26 is: 325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 556.47 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/556.47 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 556.47 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 120,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,898.67/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.26

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