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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 508.33 and 213.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 508.33 and 213.07 is: 294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 508.33 = 213.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/508.33 = 213.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 508.33 × 213.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 108,309.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,309.87/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.06

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