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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.89, 502.16 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.89, 502.16 and 216.51 is: 298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.89 : 502.16 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.89/502.16 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.89x = 502.16 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.89x = 108,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,721.58/363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.78

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