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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.30, 512.40 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.30, 512.40 and 213.93 is: 295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.30 : 512.40 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.30/512.40 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.30x = 512.40 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.30x = 109,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,617.73/371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.23

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