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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.55, 497.60 and 213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.55, 497.60 and 213.23 is: 294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.55 : 497.60 = 213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.55/497.60 = 213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.55x = 497.60 × 213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.55x = 106,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,102.18/360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.28

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