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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.26, 497.18 and 212.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.26, 497.18 and 212.86 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.26 : 497.18 = 212.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.26/497.18 = 212.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.26x = 497.18 × 212.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.26x = 105,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,829.73/360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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