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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.11, 516.35 and 216.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.11, 516.35 and 216.85 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.11 : 516.35 = 216.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.11/516.35 = 216.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.11x = 516.35 × 216.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.11x = 111,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,970.50/374.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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