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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.05, 502.43 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.05, 502.43 and 216.68 is: 299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.05 : 502.43 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.05/502.43 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.05x = 502.43 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.05x = 108,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,868.33/364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.05

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