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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 558.75 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 558.75 and 210.23 is: 315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 558.75 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/558.75 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 558.75 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 117,466.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,466.01/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.40

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