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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.66, 559.28 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.66, 559.28 and 216.33 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.66 : 559.28 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.66/559.28 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.66x = 559.28 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.66x = 120,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,989.04/372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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