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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.44, 512.55 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.44, 512.55 and 214.07 is: 295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.44 : 512.55 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.44/512.55 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.44x = 512.55 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.44x = 109,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,721.58/371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.40

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