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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.01, 502.18 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.01, 502.18 and 216.50 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.01 : 502.18 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.01/502.18 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.01x = 502.18 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.01x = 108,718.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,718.92/364.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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