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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.50, 512.68 and 216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.50, 512.68 and 216.26 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.50 : 512.68 = 216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.50/512.68 = 216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.50x = 512.68 × 216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.50x = 110,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,872.18/371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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