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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 560.03 and 216.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 560.03 and 216.83 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 560.03 = 216.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/560.03 = 216.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 560.03 × 216.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 121,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,427.42/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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