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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.62, 512.83 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.62, 512.83 and 214.25 is: 295.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.62 : 512.83 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.62/512.83 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.62x = 512.83 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.62x = 109,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,875.11/371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.66

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