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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.42, 508.42 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.42, 508.42 and 213.18 is: 294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.42 : 508.42 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.42/508.42 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.42x = 508.42 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.42x = 108,384.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,384.98/368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.19

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