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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.22, 502.70 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.22, 502.70 and 216.88 is: 299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.22 : 502.70 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.22/502.70 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.22x = 502.70 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.22x = 109,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,025.58/364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.34

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