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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.35, 501.22 and 216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.35, 501.22 and 216.03 is: 298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.35 : 501.22 = 216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.35/501.22 = 216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.35x = 501.22 × 216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.35x = 108,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,280.71/363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.00

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