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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.45, 512.55 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.45, 512.55 and 214.08 is: 295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.45 : 512.55 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.45/512.55 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.45x = 512.55 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.45x = 109,726.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,726.70/371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.40

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