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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 557.64 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 557.64 and 217.82 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 557.64 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/557.64 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 557.64 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 121,465.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,465.14/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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