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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.33, 508.31 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.33, 508.31 and 210.99 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.33 : 508.31 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.33/508.31 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.33x = 508.31 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.33x = 107,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,248.33/368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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