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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.10, 557.98 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.10, 557.98 and 218.08 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.10 : 557.98 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.10/557.98 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.10x = 557.98 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.10x = 121,682.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,682.34/372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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