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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.21, 497.17 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.21, 497.17 and 212.88 is: 293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.21 : 497.17 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.21/497.17 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.21x = 497.17 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.21x = 105,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,836.88/360.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.82

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