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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.03, 510.51 and 212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.03, 510.51 and 212.55 is: 293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.03 : 510.51 = 212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.03/510.51 = 212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.03x = 510.51 × 212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.03x = 108,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,508.90/370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.24

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