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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 558.21 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 558.21 and 218.61 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 558.21 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/558.21 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 558.21 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 122,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,030.29/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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