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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.49, 559.69 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.49, 559.69 and 210.34 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.49 : 559.69 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.49/559.69 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.49x = 559.69 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.49x = 117,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,725.19/373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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