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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.86, 514.61 and 215.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.86, 514.61 and 215.47 is: 297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.86 : 514.61 = 215.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.86/514.61 = 215.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.86x = 514.61 × 215.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.86x = 110,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,883.56/372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.39

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