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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.49, 559.62 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.49, 559.62 and 219.18 is: 328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.49 : 559.62 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.49/559.62 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.49x = 559.62 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.49x = 122,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,657.51/373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.41

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