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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.20, 513.66 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.20, 513.66 and 214.86 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.20 : 513.66 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.20/513.66 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.20x = 513.66 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.20x = 110,364.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,364.99/372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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