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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 559.31 and 211.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 559.31 and 211.61 is: 316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 559.31 = 211.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/559.31 = 211.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 559.31 × 211.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 118,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,355.93/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.62

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