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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 501.96 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 501.96 and 216.30 is: 298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 501.96 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/501.96 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 501.96 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 108,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,573.95/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.51

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