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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 512.58 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 512.58 and 216.14 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 512.58 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/512.58 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 512.58 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 110,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,789.04/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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