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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 508.51 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 508.51 and 211.05 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 508.51 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/508.51 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 508.51 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 107,320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,320.51/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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