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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.10, 559.50 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.10, 559.50 and 219.06 is: 328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.10 : 559.50 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.10/559.50 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.10x = 559.50 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.10x = 122,565.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,565.47/373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.51

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