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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.41, 516.56 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.41, 516.56 and 219.16 is: 302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.41 : 516.56 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.41/516.56 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.41x = 516.56 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.41x = 113,208.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,208.84/374.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.36

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