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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 561.94 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 561.94 and 219.92 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 561.94 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/561.94 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 561.94 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 123,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,578.49/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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