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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.49, 561.19 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.49, 561.19 and 211.34 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.49 : 561.19 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.49/561.19 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.49x = 561.19 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.49x = 118,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,601.89/374.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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