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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 514.23 and 215.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 514.23 and 215.31 is: 297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 514.23 = 215.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/514.23 = 215.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 514.23 × 215.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 110,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,718.86/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.17

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