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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 557.37 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 557.37 and 218.18 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 557.37 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/557.37 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 557.37 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 121,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,606.99/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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