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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.75, 559.04 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.75, 559.04 and 216.48 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.75 : 559.04 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.75/559.04 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.75x = 559.04 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.75x = 121,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,018.18/372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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