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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 502.07 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 502.07 and 216.47 is: 298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 502.07 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/502.07 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 502.07 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 108,683.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,683.27/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.78

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