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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.28, 513.76 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.28, 513.76 and 214.92 is: 296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.28 : 513.76 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.28/513.76 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.28x = 513.76 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.28x = 110,417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,417.30/372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.60

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