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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 512.84 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 512.84 and 216.40 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 512.84 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/512.84 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 512.84 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 110,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,978.58/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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