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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.12, 502.47 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.12, 502.47 and 216.68 is: 299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.12 : 502.47 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.12/502.47 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.12x = 502.47 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.12x = 108,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,872.69/364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.00

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