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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.19, 516.33 and 216.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.19, 516.33 and 216.87 is: 299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.19 : 516.33 = 216.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.19/516.33 = 216.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.19x = 516.33 × 216.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.19x = 111,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,976.49/374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.25

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