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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.45, 514.03 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.45, 514.03 and 215.09 is: 296.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.45 : 514.03 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.45/514.03 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.45x = 514.03 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.45x = 110,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,562.71/372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.85

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