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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 502.35 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 502.35 and 216.63 is: 298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 502.35 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/502.35 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 502.35 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 108,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,824.08/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.98

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