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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.07, 502.31 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.07, 502.31 and 216.72 is: 299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.07 : 502.31 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.07/502.31 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.07x = 502.31 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.07x = 108,861.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,861.17/364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.01

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