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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 502.35 and 216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 502.35 and 216.65 is: 299.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 502.35 = 216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/502.35 = 216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 502.35 × 216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 108,834.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,834.13/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.04

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