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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.54, 558.27 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.54, 558.27 and 218.19 is: 326.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.54 : 558.27 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.54/558.27 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.54x = 558.27 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.54x = 121,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,808.93/372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.97

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