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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 510.95 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 510.95 and 214.97 is: 296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 510.95 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/510.95 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 510.95 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 109,838.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,838.82/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.69

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