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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 502.49 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 502.49 and 214.72 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 502.49 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/502.49 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 502.49 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 107,894.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,894.65/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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