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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 502.02 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 502.02 and 216.45 is: 298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 502.02 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/502.02 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 502.02 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 108,662.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,662.23/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.60

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