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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.97, 558.68 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.97, 558.68 and 218.42 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.97 : 558.68 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.97/558.68 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.97x = 558.68 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.97x = 122,029.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,029.89/372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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