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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.95, 517.17 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.95, 517.17 and 219.70 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.95 : 517.17 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.95/517.17 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.95x = 517.17 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.95x = 113,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,622.25/374.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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