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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 507.18 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 507.18 and 212.28 is: 292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 507.18 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/507.18 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 507.18 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 107,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,664.17/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.96

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