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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 502.38 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 502.38 and 214.72 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 502.38 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/502.38 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 502.38 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 107,869.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,869.78/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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