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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.26, 510.99 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.26, 510.99 and 215.10 is: 296.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.26 : 510.99 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.26/510.99 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.26x = 510.99 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.26x = 109,913.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,913.95/370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.86

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