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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.62, 497.56 and 213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.62, 497.56 and 213.23 is: 294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.62 : 497.56 = 213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.62/497.56 = 213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.62x = 497.56 × 213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.62x = 106,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,094.72/360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.20

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