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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.76, 559.08 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.76, 559.08 and 218.20 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.76 : 559.08 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.76/559.08 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.76x = 559.08 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.76x = 121,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,991.26/372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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