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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.27, 512.33 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.27, 512.33 and 213.95 is: 295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.27 : 512.33 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.27/512.33 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.27x = 512.33 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.27x = 109,611.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,611.93/371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.24

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