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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 501.98 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 501.98 and 216.41 is: 298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 501.98 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/501.98 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 501.98 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 108,633.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,633.49/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.60

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