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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.55, 558.87 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.55, 558.87 and 216.45 is: 324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.55 : 558.87 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.55/558.87 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.55x = 558.87 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.55x = 120,964.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,964.62/372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.70

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