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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.26, 508.17 and 212.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.26, 508.17 and 212.98 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.26 : 508.17 = 212.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.26/508.17 = 212.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.26x = 508.17 × 212.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.26x = 108,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,230.05/368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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