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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.62, 512.89 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.62, 512.89 and 214.22 is: 295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.62 : 512.89 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.62/512.89 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.62x = 512.89 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.62x = 109,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,870.49/371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.65

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