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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 511.39 and 213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 511.39 and 213.23 is: 294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 511.39 = 213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/511.39 = 213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 511.39 × 213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 109,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,043.90/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.28

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