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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.18, 558.28 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.18, 558.28 and 201.18 is: 301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.18 : 558.28 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.18/558.28 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.18x = 558.28 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.18x = 112,314.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,314.77/372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.78

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