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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.21, 513.72 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.21, 513.72 and 216.96 is: 299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.21 : 513.72 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.21/513.72 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.21x = 513.72 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.21x = 111,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,456.69/372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.45

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