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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.47, 501.72 and 216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.47, 501.72 and 216.23 is: 298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.47 : 501.72 = 216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.47/501.72 = 216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.47x = 501.72 × 216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.47x = 108,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,486.92/363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.48

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