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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 511.16 and 215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 511.16 and 215.30 is: 296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 511.16 = 215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/511.16 = 215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 511.16 × 215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 110,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,052.75/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.99

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