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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.11, 512.17 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.11, 512.17 and 213.75 is: 294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.11 : 512.17 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.11/512.17 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.11x = 512.17 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.11x = 109,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,472.71/371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.99

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