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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.48, 497.36 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.48, 497.36 and 213.06 is: 293.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.48 : 497.36 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.48/497.36 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.48x = 497.36 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.48x = 105,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,966.46/360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.96

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