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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.89, 513.21 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.89, 513.21 and 214.61 is: 296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.89 : 513.21 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.89/513.21 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.89x = 513.21 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.89x = 110,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,140.48/371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.16

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