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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.30, 560.50 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.30, 560.50 and 211.22 is: 316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.30 : 560.50 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.30/560.50 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.30x = 560.50 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.30x = 118,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,388.81/374.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.29

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