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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.22, 508.23 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.22, 508.23 and 213.06 is: 294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.22 : 508.23 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.22/508.23 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.22x = 508.23 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.22x = 108,283.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,283.48/368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.07

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