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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 558.95 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 558.95 and 218.64 is: 328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 558.95 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/558.95 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 558.95 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 122,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,208.83/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.01

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