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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 512.40 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 512.40 and 216.18 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 512.40 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/512.40 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 512.40 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 110,770.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,770.63/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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