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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.33, 512.37 and 213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.33, 512.37 and 213.94 is: 295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.33 : 512.37 = 213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.33/512.37 = 213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.33x = 512.37 × 213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.33x = 109,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,617.08/371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.20

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