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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.90, 556.23 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.90, 556.23 and 217.46 is: 325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.90 : 556.23 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.90/556.23 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.90x = 556.23 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.90x = 120,957.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,957.78/371.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.24

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