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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 511.65 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 511.65 and 215.46 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 511.65 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/511.65 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 511.65 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 110,240.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,240.11/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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