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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.65, 510.08 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.65, 510.08 and 212.23 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.65 : 510.08 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.65/510.08 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.65x = 510.08 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.65x = 108,253.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,253.85/369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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