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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.47, 508.30 and 213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.47, 508.30 and 213.13 is: 294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.47 : 508.30 = 213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.47/508.30 = 213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.47x = 508.30 × 213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.47x = 108,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,333.98/368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.01

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