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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.36, 502.71 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.36, 502.71 and 214.96 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.36 : 502.71 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.36/502.71 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.36x = 502.71 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.36x = 108,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,062.54/364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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