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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.59, 501.63 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.59, 501.63 and 216.17 is: 298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.59 : 501.63 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.59/501.63 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.59x = 501.63 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.59x = 108,435.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,435.92/363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.24

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