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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.38, 516.69 and 219.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.38, 516.69 and 219.13 is: 302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.38 : 516.69 = 219.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.38/516.69 = 219.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.38x = 516.69 × 219.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.38x = 113,222.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,222.28/374.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.43

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