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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.67, 503.16 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.67, 503.16 and 217.34 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.67 : 503.16 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.67/503.16 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.67x = 503.16 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.67x = 109,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,354.28/364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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