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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.19, 512.24 and 216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.19, 512.24 and 216.03 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.19 : 512.24 = 216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.19/512.24 = 216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.19x = 512.24 × 216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.19x = 110,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,659.21/371.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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