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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.75, 561.04 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.75, 561.04 and 219.96 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.75 : 561.04 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.75/561.04 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.75x = 561.04 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.75x = 123,405.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,405.81/373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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