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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 508.11 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 508.11 and 213.06 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 508.11 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/508.11 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 508.11 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 108,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,257.92/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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