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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 558.81 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 558.81 and 211.02 is: 316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 558.81 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/558.81 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 558.81 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 117,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,920.09/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.12

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