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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.95, 502.01 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.95, 502.01 and 216.48 is: 298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.95 : 502.01 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.95/502.01 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.95x = 502.01 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.95x = 108,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,674.04/363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.60

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