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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 501.87 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 501.87 and 214.32 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 501.87 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/501.87 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 501.87 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 107,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,560.78/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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