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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.58, 508.59 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.58, 508.59 and 211.22 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.58 : 508.59 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.58/508.59 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.58x = 508.59 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.58x = 107,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,424.38/368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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