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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 502.33 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 502.33 and 214.74 is: 296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 502.33 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/502.33 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 502.33 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 107,870.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,870.34/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.33

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