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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.50, 512.67 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.50, 512.67 and 216.34 is: 298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.50 : 512.67 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.50/512.67 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.50x = 512.67 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.50x = 110,911.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,911.03/371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.55

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