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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.29, 560.16 and 219.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.29, 560.16 and 219.53 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.29 : 560.16 = 219.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.29/560.16 = 219.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.29x = 560.16 × 219.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.29x = 122,969.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,969.12/373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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