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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 501.09 and 213.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 501.09 and 213.77 is: 294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 501.09 = 213.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/501.09 = 213.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 501.09 × 213.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 107,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,115.50/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.96

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