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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.21, 515.10 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.21, 515.10 and 217.96 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.21 : 515.10 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.21/515.10 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.21x = 515.10 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.21x = 112,271.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,271.20/373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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