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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.91, 502.17 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.91, 502.17 and 216.51 is: 298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.91 : 502.17 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.91/502.17 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.91x = 502.17 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.91x = 108,724.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,724.83/363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.77

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