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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.58, 501.66 and 216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.58, 501.66 and 216.25 is: 298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.58 : 501.66 = 216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.58/501.66 = 216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.58x = 501.66 × 216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.58x = 108,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,482.72/363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.38

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