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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.10, 558.96 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.10, 558.96 and 219.11 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.10 : 558.96 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.10/558.96 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.10x = 558.96 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.10x = 122,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,473.73/373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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