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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.41, 501.51 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.41, 501.51 and 214.04 is: 295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.41 : 501.51 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.41/501.51 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.41x = 501.51 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.41x = 107,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,343.20/363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.38

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