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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.44, 501.68 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.44, 501.68 and 216.08 is: 298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.44 : 501.68 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.44/501.68 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.44x = 501.68 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.44x = 108,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,403.01/363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.27

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