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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 503.28 and 217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 503.28 and 217.30 is: 299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 503.28 = 217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/503.28 = 217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 503.28 × 217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 109,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,362.74/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.90

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