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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.10, 559.65 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.10, 559.65 and 211.10 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.10 : 559.65 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.10/559.65 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.10x = 559.65 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.10x = 118,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,142.12/373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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