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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.61, 511.48 and 213.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.61, 511.48 and 213.25 is: 294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.61 : 511.48 = 213.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.61/511.48 = 213.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.61x = 511.48 × 213.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.61x = 109,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,069.75/370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.30

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