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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 506.46 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 506.46 and 211.75 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 506.46 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/506.46 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 506.46 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 107,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,242.91/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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