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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.49, 512.71 and 214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.49, 512.71 and 214.15 is: 295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.49 : 512.71 = 214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.49/512.71 = 214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.49x = 512.71 × 214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.49x = 109,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,795.99/371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.55

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