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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.30, 508.29 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.30, 508.29 and 210.96 is: 291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 508.29 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/508.29 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 508.29 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 107,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,228.86/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.15

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