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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 560.08 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 560.08 and 210.82 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 560.08 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/560.08 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 560.08 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 118,076.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,076.07/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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