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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.31, 515.19 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.31, 515.19 and 215.94 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.31 : 515.19 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.31/515.19 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.31x = 515.19 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.31x = 111,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,250.13/373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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