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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.03, 506.46 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.03, 506.46 and 217.68 is: 300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.03 : 506.46 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.03/506.46 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.03x = 506.46 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.03x = 110,246.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,246.21/367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.37

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