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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.45, 502.95 and 217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.45, 502.95 and 217.23 is: 299.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.45 : 502.95 = 217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.45/502.95 = 217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.45x = 502.95 × 217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.45x = 109,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,255.83/364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.78

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