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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.44, 501.26 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.44, 501.26 and 216.04 is: 297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.44 : 501.26 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.44/501.26 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.44x = 501.26 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.44x = 108,294.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,294.05/363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.97

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