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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 558.63 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 558.63 and 211.23 is: 316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 558.63 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/558.63 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 558.63 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 117,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,999.41/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.85

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