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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.22, 513.77 and 214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.22, 513.77 and 214.95 is: 296.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.22 : 513.77 = 214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.22/513.77 = 214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.22x = 513.77 × 214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.22x = 110,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,434.86/372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.70

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