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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.94, 515.91 and 216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.94, 515.91 and 216.55 is: 298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.94 : 515.91 = 216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.94/515.91 = 216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.94x = 515.91 × 216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.94x = 111,720.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,720.31/373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.77

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