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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.24, 507.96 and 212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.24, 507.96 and 212.96 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.24 : 507.96 = 212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.24/507.96 = 212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.24x = 507.96 × 212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.24x = 108,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,175.16/368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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