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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.31, 506.96 and 217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.31, 506.96 and 217.97 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.31 : 506.96 = 217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.31/506.96 = 217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.31x = 506.96 × 217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.31x = 110,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,499.74/367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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