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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 502.16 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 502.16 and 216.54 is: 298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 502.16 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/502.16 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 502.16 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 108,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,736.64/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.70

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