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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.94, 516.05 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.94, 516.05 and 214.47 is: 295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.94 : 516.05 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.94/516.05 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.94x = 516.05 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.94x = 110,676.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,676.98/373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.98

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