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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.33, 558.50 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.33, 558.50 and 210.02 is: 315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.33 : 558.50 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.33/558.50 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.33x = 558.50 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.33x = 117,296.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,296.52/372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.03

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