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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.73, 562.23 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.73, 562.23 and 212.73 is: 319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.73 : 562.23 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.73/562.23 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.73x = 562.23 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.73x = 119,603.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,603.19/374.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.17

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