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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.39, 501.46 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.39, 501.46 and 216.01 is: 298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.39 : 501.46 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.39/501.46 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.39x = 501.46 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.39x = 108,320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,320.37/363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.08

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