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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.02, 560.83 and 219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.02, 560.83 and 219.99 is: 329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.02 : 560.83 = 219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.02/560.83 = 219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.02x = 560.83 × 219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.02x = 123,376.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,376.99/374.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.87

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