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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.67, 512.91 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.67, 512.91 and 216.42 is: 298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.67 : 512.91 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.67/512.91 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.67x = 512.91 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.67x = 111,003.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,003.98/371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.66

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