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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.83, 515.95 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.83, 515.95 and 216.44 is: 298.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.83 : 515.95 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.83/515.95 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.83x = 515.95 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.83x = 111,672.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,672.22/373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.72

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