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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.71, 517.17 and 219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.71, 517.17 and 219.46 is: 302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.71 : 517.17 = 219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.71/517.17 = 219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.71x = 517.17 × 219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.71x = 113,498.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,498.13/374.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.90

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