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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.07, 513.46 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.07, 513.46 and 214.75 is: 296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.07 : 513.46 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.07/513.46 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.07x = 513.46 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.07x = 110,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,265.54/372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.36

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