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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 501.54 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 501.54 and 214.13 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 501.54 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/501.54 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 501.54 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 107,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,392.25/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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