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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 502.13 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 502.13 and 216.47 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 502.13 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/502.13 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 502.13 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 108,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,697.88/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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