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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.93, 502.03 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.93, 502.03 and 216.54 is: 298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.93 : 502.03 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.93/502.03 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.93x = 502.03 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.93x = 108,709.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,709.85/363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.71

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