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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.50, 560.31 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.50, 560.31 and 210.96 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.50 : 560.31 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.50/560.31 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.50x = 560.31 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.50x = 118,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,203.00/373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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