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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.25, 501.42 and 214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.25, 501.42 and 214.01 is: 295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.25 : 501.42 = 214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.25/501.42 = 214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.25x = 501.42 × 214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.25x = 107,309.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,309.07/363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.41

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