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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.22, 508.10 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.22, 508.10 and 210.88 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.22 : 508.10 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.22/508.10 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.22x = 508.10 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.22x = 107,145.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,145.80/368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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