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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 508.52 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 508.52 and 211.15 is: 291.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 508.52 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/508.52 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 508.52 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 107,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,373.20/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.41

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