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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 511.03 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 511.03 and 215.10 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 511.03 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/511.03 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 511.03 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 109,922.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,922.55/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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