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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 516.72 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.36, 516.72 and 219.08 is: 302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.36 : 516.72 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.36/516.72 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.36x = 516.72 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.36x = 113,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,203.02/374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.39

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