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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.60, 511.51 and 213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.60, 511.51 and 213.22 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.60 : 511.51 = 213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.60/511.51 = 213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.60x = 511.51 × 213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.60x = 109,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,064.16/370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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