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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 501.80 and 216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 501.80 and 216.29 is: 298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 501.80 = 216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/501.80 = 216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 501.80 × 216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 108,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,533.50/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.43

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