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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 562.20 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 562.20 and 211.86 is: 318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 562.20 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/562.20 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 562.20 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 119,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,107.69/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.49

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