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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.97, 513.23 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.97, 513.23 and 216.63 is: 298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.97 : 513.23 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.97/513.23 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.97x = 513.23 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.97x = 111,181.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,181.01/371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.90

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