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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 561.42 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 561.42 and 211.92 is: 318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 561.42 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/561.42 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 561.42 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 118,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,976.13/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.02

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