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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.36, 508.36 and 211.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.36, 508.36 and 211.00 is: 291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.36 : 508.36 = 211.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.36/508.36 = 211.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.36x = 508.36 × 211.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.36x = 107,260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,260.36/368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.18

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