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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.63, 503.22 and 217.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.63, 503.22 and 217.21 is: 299.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.63 : 503.22 = 217.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.63/503.22 = 217.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.63x = 503.22 × 217.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.63x = 109,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,304.42/364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.77

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