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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.37, 558.66 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.37, 558.66 and 210.16 is: 315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.37 : 558.66 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.37/558.66 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.37x = 558.66 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.37x = 117,407.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,407.99/372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.30

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