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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 514.04 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 514.04 and 217.28 is: 299.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 514.04 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/514.04 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 514.04 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 111,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,690.61/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.86

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