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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 502.46 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 502.46 and 216.76 is: 299.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 502.46 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/502.46 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 502.46 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 108,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,912.15/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.12

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