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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.02, 560.64 and 219.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.02, 560.64 and 219.82 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.02 : 560.64 = 219.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.02/560.64 = 219.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.02x = 560.64 × 219.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.02x = 123,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,239.88/374.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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