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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 501.89 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 501.89 and 216.32 is: 298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 501.89 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/501.89 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 501.89 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 108,569.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,569.02/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.53

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