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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 508.16 and 212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 508.16 and 212.96 is: 293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 508.16 = 212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/508.16 = 212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 508.16 × 212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 108,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,217.75/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.81

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