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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 507.24 and 212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 507.24 and 212.31 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 507.24 = 212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/507.24 = 212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 507.24 × 212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 107,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,692.12/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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