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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.19, 559.86 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.19, 559.86 and 219.14 is: 328.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.19 : 559.86 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.19/559.86 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.19x = 559.86 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.19x = 122,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,687.72/373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.75

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