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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 506.70 and 217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 506.70 and 217.83 is: 300.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 506.70 = 217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/506.70 = 217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 506.70 × 217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 110,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,374.46/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.58

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