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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 559.64 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 559.64 and 218.68 is: 328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 559.64 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/559.64 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 559.64 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 122,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,381.22/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.08

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