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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.19, 496.92 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.19, 496.92 and 212.59 is: 293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.19 : 496.92 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.19/496.92 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.19x = 496.92 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.19x = 105,640.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,640.22/360.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.29

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