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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 559.34 and 218.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 559.34 and 218.99 is: 328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 559.34 = 218.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/559.34 = 218.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 559.34 × 218.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 122,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,488.77/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.37

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