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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.95, 502.34 and 214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.95, 502.34 and 214.64 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.95 : 502.34 = 214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.95/502.34 = 214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.95x = 502.34 × 214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.95x = 107,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,818.67/363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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