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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.97, 502.23 and 216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.97, 502.23 and 216.55 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.97 : 502.23 = 216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.97/502.23 = 216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.97x = 502.23 × 216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.97x = 108,757.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,757.91/363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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