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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.50, 514.07 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.50, 514.07 and 215.16 is: 296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.50 : 514.07 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.50/514.07 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.50x = 514.07 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.50x = 110,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,607.30/372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.93

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