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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.39, 501.48 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.39, 501.48 and 216.18 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.39 : 501.48 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.39/501.48 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.39x = 501.48 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.39x = 108,409.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,409.95/363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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