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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 511.23 and 213.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 511.23 and 213.09 is: 294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 511.23 = 213.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/511.23 = 213.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 511.23 × 213.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 108,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,938.00/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.08

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