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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.93, 501.93 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.93, 501.93 and 216.51 is: 298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.93 : 501.93 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.93/501.93 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.93x = 501.93 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.93x = 108,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,672.86/363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.61

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