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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 502.18 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 502.18 and 216.57 is: 298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 502.18 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/502.18 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 502.18 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 108,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,756.58/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.79

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