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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.58, 552.69 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.58, 552.69 and 210.26 is: 315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.58 : 552.69 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.58/552.69 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.58x = 552.69 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.58x = 116,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,205.84/368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.28

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