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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.97, 513.24 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.97, 513.24 and 214.61 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.97 : 513.24 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.97/513.24 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.97x = 513.24 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.97x = 110,143.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,143.87/371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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