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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 559.98 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 559.98 and 211.08 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 559.98 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/559.98 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 559.98 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 118,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,200.58/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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