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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.33, 508.27 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.33, 508.27 and 210.96 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.33 : 508.27 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.33/508.27 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.33x = 508.27 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.33x = 107,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,222.31/368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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