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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 561.21 and 219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.13, 561.21 and 219.75 is: 329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.13 : 561.21 = 219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.13/561.21 = 219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.13x = 561.21 × 219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.13x = 123,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,325.90/374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.63

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