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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.21, 512.34 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.21, 512.34 and 215.96 is: 298.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.21 : 512.34 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.21/512.34 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.21x = 512.34 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.21x = 110,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,644.95/371.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.07

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