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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.74, 559.59 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.74, 559.59 and 218.79 is: 328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.74 : 559.59 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.74/559.59 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.74x = 559.59 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.74x = 122,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,432.70/372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.47

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