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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 511.20 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 511.20 and 215.14 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 511.20 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/511.20 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 511.20 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 109,979.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,979.57/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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