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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.50, 508.54 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.50, 508.54 and 213.26 is: 294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.50 : 508.54 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.50/508.54 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.50x = 508.54 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.50x = 108,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,451.24/368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.30

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