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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.86, 502.28 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.86, 502.28 and 216.51 is: 298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.86 : 502.28 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.86/502.28 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.86x = 502.28 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.86x = 108,747.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,747.56/363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.88

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