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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.18, 513.60 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.18, 513.60 and 214.80 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.18 : 513.60 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.18/513.60 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.18x = 513.60 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.18x = 110,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,321.28/372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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