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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.50, 512.70 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.50, 512.70 and 214.18 is: 295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.50 : 512.70 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.50/512.70 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.50x = 512.70 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.50x = 109,810.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,810.09/371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.59

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