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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.22, 502.70 and 216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.22, 502.70 and 216.94 is: 299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.22 : 502.70 = 216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.22/502.70 = 216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.22x = 502.70 × 216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.22x = 109,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,055.74/364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.42

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