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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.27, 497.22 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.27, 497.22 and 212.88 is: 293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.27 : 497.22 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.27/497.22 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.27x = 497.22 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.27x = 105,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,848.19/360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.80

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