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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 502.38 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 502.38 and 216.70 is: 299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 502.38 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/502.38 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 502.38 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 108,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,865.75/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.06

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