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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.26, 516.49 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.26, 516.49 and 219.06 is: 302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.26 : 516.49 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.26/516.49 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.26x = 516.49 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.26x = 113,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,142.30/374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.31

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