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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.52, 501.40 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.52, 501.40 and 216.12 is: 298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.52 : 501.40 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.52/501.40 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.52x = 501.40 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.52x = 108,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,362.57/363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.09

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