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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 512.40 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 512.40 and 216 is: 298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 512.40 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/512.40 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 512.40 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 110,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,678.40/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.10

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