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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.07, 502.41 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.07, 502.41 and 216.70 is: 299.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.07 : 502.41 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.07/502.41 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.07x = 502.41 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.07x = 108,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,871.80/364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.04

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