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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 512.66 and 214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 512.66 and 214.15 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 512.66 = 214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/512.66 = 214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 512.66 × 214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 109,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,786.14/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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