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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.10, 558.24 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.10, 558.24 and 218.92 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.10 : 558.24 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.10/558.24 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.10x = 558.24 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.10x = 122,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,209.90/372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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