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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 502.45 and 216.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 502.45 and 216.83 is: 299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 502.45 = 216.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/502.45 = 216.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 502.45 × 216.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 108,946.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,946.23/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.19

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