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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.27, 558.86 and 218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.27, 558.86 and 218.27 is: 327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.27 : 558.86 = 218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.27/558.86 = 218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.27x = 558.86 × 218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.27x = 121,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,982.37/372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.67

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