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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 502.22 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 502.22 and 216.52 is: 298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 502.22 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/502.22 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 502.22 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 108,740.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,740.67/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.87

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