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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.09, 502.27 and 216.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.09, 502.27 and 216.73 is: 298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.09 : 502.27 = 216.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.09/502.27 = 216.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.09x = 502.27 × 216.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.09x = 108,856.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,856.98/364.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.98

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