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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.93, 502.30 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.93, 502.30 and 216.68 is: 299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.93 : 502.30 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.93/502.30 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.93x = 502.30 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.93x = 108,836.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,836.12/363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.06

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