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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 561.36 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 561.36 and 212.16 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 561.36 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/561.36 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 561.36 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 119,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,098.14/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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