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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 502.96 and 217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 502.96 and 217.16 is: 299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 502.96 = 217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/502.96 = 217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 502.96 × 217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 109,222.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,222.79/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.67

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