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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.24, 560.49 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.24, 560.49 and 219.86 is: 329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.24 : 560.49 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.24/560.49 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.24x = 560.49 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.24x = 123,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,229.33/374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.28

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