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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.50, 558.80 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.50, 558.80 and 218.60 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.50 : 558.80 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.50/558.80 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.50x = 558.80 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.50x = 122,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,152.71/372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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