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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.23, 500.04 and 214.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.23, 500.04 and 214.81 is: 296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.23 : 500.04 = 214.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.23/500.04 = 214.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.23x = 500.04 × 214.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.23x = 107,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,412.34/362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.53

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