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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.67, 503.30 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.67, 503.30 and 217.35 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.67 : 503.30 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.67/503.30 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.67x = 503.30 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.67x = 109,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,392.26/364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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