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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 557.58 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 557.58 and 217.82 is: 326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 557.58 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/557.58 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 557.58 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 121,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,449.29/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.62

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