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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 501.87 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 501.87 and 216.33 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 501.87 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/501.87 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 501.87 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 108,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,569.54/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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