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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 512.46 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 512.46 and 216.08 is: 298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 512.46 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/512.46 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 512.46 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 110,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,732.36/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.18

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