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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.56, 508.65 and 213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.56, 508.65 and 213.31 is: 294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.56 : 508.65 = 213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.56/508.65 = 213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.56x = 508.65 × 213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.56x = 108,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,498.86/368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.39

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