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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.47, 514.01 and 215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.47, 514.01 and 215.11 is: 296.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.47 : 514.01 = 215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.47/514.01 = 215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.47x = 514.01 × 215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.47x = 110,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,568.69/372.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.85

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