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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 509.46 and 211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 509.46 and 211.81 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 509.46 = 211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/509.46 = 211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 509.46 × 211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 107,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,908.72/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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