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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.78, 561.98 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.78, 561.98 and 218.66 is: 327.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.78 : 561.98 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.78/561.98 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.78x = 561.98 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.78x = 122,879.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,879.05/374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.87

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