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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 512.97 and 214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 512.97 and 214.36 is: 295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 512.97 = 214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/512.97 = 214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 512.97 × 214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 109,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,959.18/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.83

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