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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.30, 559 and 210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.30, 559 and 210.22 is: 314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.30 : 559 = 210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.30/559 = 210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.30x = 559 × 210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.30x = 117,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,512.98/373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.80

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