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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 512.52 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 512.52 and 214.08 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 512.52 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/512.52 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 512.52 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 109,720.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,720.28/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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