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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.30, 559.96 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.30, 559.96 and 210.98 is: 316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.30 : 559.96 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.30/559.96 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.30x = 559.96 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.30x = 118,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,140.36/373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.48

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