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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.51, 508.51 and 213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.51, 508.51 and 213.23 is: 294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.51 : 508.51 = 213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.51/508.51 = 213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.51x = 508.51 × 213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.51x = 108,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,429.59/368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.24

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