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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 501.73 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 501.73 and 216.22 is: 298.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 501.73 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/501.73 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 501.73 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 108,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,484.06/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.36

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