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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 560.16 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 560.16 and 219.52 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 560.16 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/560.16 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 560.16 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 122,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,966.32/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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