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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 560.18 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374, 560.18 and 211.32 is: 316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 560.18 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/560.18 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 560.18 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 118,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,377.24/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.52

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