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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.14, 512.16 and 215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.14, 512.16 and 215.86 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.14 : 512.16 = 215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.14/512.16 = 215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.14x = 512.16 × 215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.14x = 110,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,554.86/371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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