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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 559.86 and 211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 559.86 and 211.33 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 559.86 = 211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/559.86 = 211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 559.86 × 211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 118,315.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,315.21/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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