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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.03, 510.58 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.03, 510.58 and 214.75 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.03 : 510.58 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.03/510.58 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.03x = 510.58 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.03x = 109,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,647.06/370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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