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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 503.16 and 217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 503.16 and 217.23 is: 299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 503.16 = 217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/503.16 = 217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 503.16 × 217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 109,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,302.80/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.70

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