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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.36, 497.34 and 212.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.36, 497.34 and 212.99 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.36 : 497.34 = 212.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.36/497.34 = 212.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.36x = 497.34 × 212.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.36x = 105,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,927.36/360.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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