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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 512.42 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 512.42 and 216.09 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 512.42 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/512.42 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 512.42 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 110,727.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,727.76/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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