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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 513.69 and 214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 513.69 and 214.87 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 513.69 = 214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/513.69 = 214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 513.69 × 214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 110,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,376.57/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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