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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 558.33 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 558.33 and 219.14 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 558.33 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/558.33 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 558.33 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 122,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,349.64/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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