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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.01, 502.31 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.01, 502.31 and 216.71 is: 299.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.01 : 502.31 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.01/502.31 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.01x = 502.31 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.01x = 108,853.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,853.63/364.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.04

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