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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 513.25 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 513.25 and 216.72 is: 299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 513.25 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/513.25 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 513.25 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 111,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,231.54/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.11

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