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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.58, 501.69 and 214.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.58, 501.69 and 214.21 is: 295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.58 : 501.69 = 214.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.58/501.69 = 214.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.58x = 501.69 × 214.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.58x = 107,467.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,467.01/363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.58

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