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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.92, 513.21 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.92, 513.21 and 216.64 is: 298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.92 : 513.21 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.92/513.21 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.92x = 513.21 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.92x = 111,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,181.81/371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.94

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