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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.31, 513.83 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.31, 513.83 and 214.98 is: 296.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.31 : 513.83 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.31/513.83 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.31x = 513.83 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.31x = 110,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,463.17/372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.70

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