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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.79, 502.23 and 216.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.79, 502.23 and 216.46 is: 298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.79 : 502.23 = 216.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.79/502.23 = 216.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.79x = 502.23 × 216.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.79x = 108,712.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,712.71/363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.83

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