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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.53, 507.21 and 212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.53, 507.21 and 212.25 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.53 : 507.21 = 212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.53/507.21 = 212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.53x = 507.21 × 212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.53x = 107,655.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,655.32/367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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