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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 558.36 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 558.36 and 210.18 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 558.36 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/558.36 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 558.36 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 117,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,356.10/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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