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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.55, 512.62 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.55, 512.62 and 216.30 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.55 : 512.62 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.55/512.62 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.55x = 512.62 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.55x = 110,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,879.71/371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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