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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 501.93 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.80, 501.93 and 216.42 is: 298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.80 : 501.93 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.80/501.93 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.80x = 501.93 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.80x = 108,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,627.69/363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.60

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