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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 510.88 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 510.88 and 215.04 is: 296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 510.88 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/510.88 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 510.88 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 109,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,859.64/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.66

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