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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 511.47 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 511.47 and 215.42 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 511.47 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/511.47 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 511.47 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 110,180.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,180.87/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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