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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.28, 516.48 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.28, 516.48 and 219 is: 302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.28 : 516.48 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.28/516.48 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.28x = 516.48 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.28x = 113,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,109.12/374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.20

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