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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.15, 560.32 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.15, 560.32 and 211.95 is: 317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.15 : 560.32 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.15/560.32 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.15x = 560.32 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.15x = 118,759.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,759.29/374.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.41

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