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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 497.70 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 497.70 and 213.32 is: 294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 497.70 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/497.70 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 497.70 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 106,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,166.88/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.42

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