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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.07, 502.48 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.07, 502.48 and 216.75 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.07 : 502.48 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.07/502.48 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.07x = 502.48 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.07x = 108,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,912.54/364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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